Did you know that child support doesn’t have to follow California guidelines in all cases? We are consistently asked about child support and whether or not one has to follow California’s guideline child support calculator. Ultimately child support can be negotiated as part of your North County or Carlsbad divorce settlement agreement. However, California’s child support guideline is where the calculations…
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Dispute over the Amount or Duration of Spousal Support in Carlsbad Divorce
Are you involved in a dispute over the amount or duration of spousal support in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? Spousal support is one of the issues which often causes disagreement between divorcing couples here in Carlsbad. Unlike child support, which is based upon established guidelines (for the most part), spousal support is much more “negotiable” and is based…
Get Divorced or Stay Together – a Big Consideration During COVID-19
Many California couples have problems in their marriages. But the recent pandemic and resulting social distancing has brought many nascent issues to the surface. Divorce rates are climbing during the pandemic as couples face a bid consideration during COVID-19: get divorced or stay together. While there are certainly legitimate reasons for couples to split up, additionally there are reasons that…
How You Approach Your Divorce has Short and Long Term Consequences
How you approach your divorce has short and long term consequences you may not be aware of, especially if you have children. The manner with which the parties conduct themselves during the divorce process will have a significant impact on not only their emotional journey through the divorce itself, but their long term happiness as well. Divorce is obviously an…
How Long Does Child Support Continue after a Carlsbad Divorce?
How long does child support continue after a Carlsbad divorce? How long does a parent carry the responsibility to pay child support in North County San Diego? Child support is designed to cover the normal expenses any parent would bear such as food, clothing, shelter, health insurance/healthcare and other essential needs. There are several factors which go into the calculation…
An Affordable Divorce in Carlsbad
What is the best way to achieve an affordable divorce in Carlsbad and North County San Diego? The vast majority of Californians believe it is by filing the divorce yourself and attempting to complete the process on their own. Unfortunately, more than half of these cases languish in the process for more than a year, only to turn to an…
Can Spousal Support be Modified Post-Decree in Carlsbad
We are often asked “can spousal support be modified after divorce orders are issued in Carlsbad?’ The answer is “yes” as long as there is a valid reason for the Court to consider your case and issue the orders. What the Court is looking for from a legal perspective is called a substantial change in the “Status Quo.” In other…
Relocating Away From San Diego with the Kids after Divorce
Are you thinking of relocating away from San Diego with the kids after a divorce? Relocation when existing child custody orders are in place is a complex legal matter. This is why it is important to work with the Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq who have decades of experience in relocation and move away cases in throughout…
What Happens to My Business or Professional Practice in a Carlsbad Divorce?
Many clients have asked “what happens to my business or professional practice in a Carlsbad divorce? Divorce cases involving business ownership or a professional practice are quite complex and require skilled, experienced legal representation. The proven Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq have decades of trial experience and insight into these cases. The first question is whether or…
What is the Date of Separation in a Carlsbad Divorce and Why is it Important?
What is the date of separation in a Carlsbad divorce and why is it important in your divorce? The date of separation establishes the date your income and assets become “separate property” from the community property. This will impact the distribution of the community property and potentially child and spousal support. The date of separation marks a point in time…